Whitney Houston signed a huge deal with Arista records; Chubby Checker taught America to do 'The Twist' on national television; the Beatles released 'Help!'; ABBA met anything but their Waterloo on the U.S. charts; Stevie Nicks released her first solo album; and Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Neb., in 1969, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists or songs relating to Andy Warhol would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that say “stop” or “go” would you like to hear?

Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins Nilufer Arsala to talk about her new documentary about the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, which opens in theaters this Friday.

Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; The Rolling Stones released a long-titled single; and Pink Floyd released their debut album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands who got their start in Birmingham, England, would you like to hear?

Joe Elliott and Chuck D were born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica made a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Hinterland Music Festival this year would you like to hear?

Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with unconventional instruments would you like to hear?